Ashton-on-Mersey School vs Firs Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 939 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashton-on-Mersey School
Sale · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,609 students
Firs Primary School
Sale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
540 students
| Measure | Ashton-on-Mersey School Sale, North West | Firs Primary School Sale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #117 of 536 | #914 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1015 of 4,090 | #7524 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,609 | 540 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,609 | 540 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | 34% |
| Capacity filled | 102.5% | 91.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 81.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.78 | – |
| A level points per entry | 25.6 | – |
| town | Sale | Sale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | aomschool.co.uk | www.firsprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ashton-on-Mersey School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.1 vs 52.1).
- •Ashton-on-Mersey School is the larger school with 1,609 students compared with 540.
- •Ashton-on-Mersey School is a academy school while Firs Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ashton-on-Mersey School better than Firs Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashton-on-Mersey School ranks higher (70.1 vs 52.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ashton-on-Mersey School and Firs Primary School?
About 939 m in a straight line, between Sale and Sale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashton-on-Mersey School: 1,609. Firs Primary School: 540. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashton-on-Mersey School and Firs Primary School rank in North West?
Ashton-on-Mersey School is 117th of 536 and Firs Primary School is 914th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).